Adverse childhood experiences and unhealthy dietary behaviours in adulthood.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study assesses the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACE) occurring before the age of 18 years and patterns of fast-food consumption and sugary beverage consumption in adulthood. The study also examines how perceived stress and socio-economic status (SES) (college educational attainment and income) in adulthood mediate this relationship.

Design

Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adulthood Health (N 8599), multinomial logistic regression analyses were carried out to assess the association between ACE and unhealthy dietary behaviours in adulthood. Karlson-Holm-Breen mediation analysis is used to determine the mediating effects of SES and perceived stress.

Setting

Persons living in the USA in 2016-2018

SUBMITTER: Testa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882537 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature